14 days in Paris, Prague & Budapest Itinerary

A beautiful and romantic city fit for any itinerary, Paris brims with historic associations and remains vastly influential in the realms of culture, art, fashion, food and design.

Kick off your visit on the 16th (Thu): admire the masterpieces at Musee d'Orsay, then appreciate the history behind Arc de Triomphe, and then admire the landmark architecture of Louvre Museum. On your second day here, pause for some serene contemplation at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, steep yourself in history at Eiffel Tower, then stroll around Luxembourg Gardens, and finally admire the landmark architecture of Sainte-Chapelle.

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Melbourne, Australia to Paris is an approximately 24.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Melbourne to Paris is minus 9 hours. In April, Paris is slightly colder than Melbourne - with highs of 18°C and lows of 6°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Fri) early enough to fly to Prague.

Prague lures millions of tourists each year with its World Heritage-listed medieval city center--a labyrinth of narrow lanes, bridges, cathedrals, and palaces overlooked by a thousand-year-old castle.

Prague is known for historic sites, sightseeing, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: snap pictures at Charles Bridge, get great views at Prague Astronomical Clock, take an in-depth tour of Jewish Museum in Prague, and get the lay of the land with Walking tours.

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Traveling by flight from Paris to Prague takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In April in Prague, expect temperatures between 17°C during the day and 5°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Fri) early enough to fly to Budapest.

You might consider the city of Budapest, divided by the Danube River into two distinctive cities--Buda and Pest--to be essentially one large World Heritage Site.

Kick off your visit on the 25th (Sat): contemplate the long history of Fisherman's Bastion, take in the spiritual surroundings of Matthias Church, snap pictures at Szechenyi Lanchid, then admire the landmark architecture of Hungarian Parliament Building, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika). On the 26th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: test the waters at a local thermal spa, appreciate the history behind Heroes' Square, then see the interesting displays at House of Terror Museum, and finally contemplate the long history of Liberty Statue.

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You can fly from Prague to Budapest in 4.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a shuttle. In April, daytime highs in Budapest are 20°C, while nighttime lows are 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 27th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly back home.